Omeprazole is used to treat certain conditions where there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Omeprazole is used in combination with antibiotics to treat ulcers associated with the infection caused by the H. pylori bacteria.
Omeprazole is also used to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a condition where the stomach produces too much acid.
Omeprazole is also used to treat dyspepsia, a condition that causes sour stomach, belching, heart burn, or indigestion.
In addition, omeprazole is used to prevent upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding in seriously ill patients.
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach which helps in relief of acid related indigestion and heartburn.
Major & minor side effects for Omeprazole
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
- Joint pain
- Sore throat
- Loss of appetite
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty in breathing
- Dizziness
- Muscle pain
- Drowsiness
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Use of Omeprazole or other medicines of the same class may increase the risk of gastrointestinal infections like Clostridium Difficile-associated Diarrhea.
Omeprazole may be associated with lupus (systemic and cutaneous).
Use with caution if you suffer from liver impairment.
Use of high dose of Omeprazole for prolonged duration may increase the risk of bone fractures especially in older patients and women.